Bad Times Ahead at Big Rock

[Guest guest]

Dear Sue in AU,

I am saddened to read everything that is going on in AU. It is too bad that we

are not getting much information on our news. That is why I am asking you and

. I spoke a few words to Judy Telford, who is now visiting her son in

Canada. Zavie patched us in for a moment on his speaker phone, but it was not a

favorable connection. I will try to get my Skype in shape and we can talk

later. It was so good to hear her voice again. It's been a while. I know when

we are online, you all are asleep. Her voice sounds strong and she sounds

great.

It is really remarkable that everyone has banded together to help each other get

out of " Dodge " until the situation improved. I can't imagine what it must be

like for the poor people who have lost just about everything. I'm glad everyone

in the group is safe and hope it stays that way. I don't know how you can stand

the smoke, it would make me ill. I was at my son's for Christmas and the

fireplace was on and all the men smoked their Christmas cigars and I had to

leave, but no one knew where my purse was with the keys. In all my haste to

make a fast exit, I found myself in the midst of a dozen or so men puffing away

under the arbor. I just couldn't win for losing.

Would you and continue to post any and all organizations who are taking

donations for our Aussie friends? We need to be reminded every day of what the

citizens are going through. This is a national, natural disaster - drought and

fire on the one hand and rain and flooding on the other. What complete

opposites.

Keep us informed, you remind me that I should not have anything to complain

about today unless I was in that situation.

Carpe Diem,

Lottie